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Tony Osauzo, Benin
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, yesterday, charged Muslims in the state to hold prayers and fasting sessions for politicians to be obedient to electoral laws and for peaceful gubernatorial election in Edo State.
“I urge you Muslims to hold prayers, fasting sessions for politicians to be obedient to electoral laws and for peaceful gubernatorial election in Edo State”, he said.
Similarly, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Edo State September 19 election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has called for prayers for peaceful election in Edo and Ondo States.
The Oba, in his Eid-el-Kabir celebration message to the Muslim faithful, also said they should use the period to extend hands of fellowship to all, irrespective of their religious persuasion.
He urged them to endeavour to practice love, forgiveness, harmonious co-existence and obedience to constituted authority.
“I admonish all to endeavour to practice love, forgiveness, harmonious co-existence and obedience to constituted authority”, the Benin monarch said.
He tasked them to continue to imbibe the virtues of obedience to the will of Allah as they celebrate Eid-el-Kabir, the festival of obedience.
He, however, wished the entire Muslims a happy and successful Eid-el-Kabir celebration.
On his part, Pastor Ize-Iyamu congratulated Muslims in the state, and the country, on the celebration of Eid ul-Adha, urging sacrifice to God, participation in the affairs of State, and prayers for a peaceful election.
In a message signed by Mr. John Mayaki, the Chairman of the Edo APC Media Campaign Council, Ize-Iyamu said that the celebration should be marked by a re-dedication to faith and complete submission to the will of God.
“I congratulate our Muslim faithful in Edo State and all over the world as they celebrate the Eid-ul-Adha.
“It is a celebration that ultimately, through reflection and re-dedication, enables the Islamic faithful to increase their faith and remain close to Allah.
“It is my wish that we all use this opportunity to render ourselves conscious of the importance of our faith and the significance of our submission to the almighty creator.
“Let us honor the sacrifice of the prophet Abraham and commit ourselves to the highest ideals of peaceful and purposeful living, and fulfilling participation in the affairs of our society to the glory of God.
“I urge everyone to take responsible actions as we celebrate in light of COVID-19 and adhere strictly to all health and safety precautions.
“I also call for prayers, from our brothers and sisters in Edo State and across the country, for a peaceful election in Edo and Ondo States as the people go to the polls to perform their civic responsibility of electing their leaders for another four years”, the statement said.
